Gucci Men Shoes Junior Designer

Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Under the leadership of President and CEO Francesca Bellettini and the artistic direction of Demna, the House continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear. Following the guidelines and input of the Senior Designers, the Men Shoes Junior Designer will support the development of Men’s footwear collections, contributing to the creative process and ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic, quality standards, and seasonal direction.

Responsibilities

Support the development of Men’s footwear collections, contributing to the creative process and ensuring alignment with the brand’s aesthetic, quality standards, and seasonal direction; Research fashion trends, materials, and innovations within the footwear category; Monitor the luxury market to identify new opportunities; Support the development of mood boards and creative concepts, drawing from archives, suppliers, vintage markets, exhibitions, and digital sources; Assist in the design and development of Men’s shoes; Produce sketches, renderings, and technical drawings under the guidance of Senior Designers; Contribute with new ideas and creative proposals aligned with the brand identity; Update and adapt existing designs (materials, colors, proportions) following feedback; Collaborate with Product Development to ensure design feasibility; Participate in fittings and prototype reviews, ensuring consistency with initial concepts; Follow up on sample corrections and adjustments; Work closely with Merchandising, Product Development, and other design categories to ensure coherence of the collection; Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to support the development process; Contribute to internal presentations and collection boards; Prepare design materials, boards, and presentations for collection reviews; Maintain organized archives of drawings, references, and developments; Support the team in preparation for fashion shows and key milestones

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in footwear or accessories design; Degree in Fashion Design, Footwear Design, or related field; Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) and design tools; Good sketching and illustration skills; Creative mindset with strong attention to detail; Good organizational and time management skills; Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment; Proactive attitude and willingness to learn; Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities; Fluency in English

Nice to have

Good knowledge of footwear construction and materials; Italian

Benefits

Annual Target Bonus up to 20% of the Gross Annual Salary; Company canteen; Supplementary health insurance; Company welfare program